Aluplast: window systems and their EPD footing
PVC‑U window and door profiles are everywhere, yet specifiers still struggle to see which system houses back claims with third‑party carbon data. Here is a fast, practical read on what Aluplast makes and how its portfolio is, or is not, covered by Environmental Product Declarations so sales teams avoid nasty surprises at bid time.
Who Aluplast is and what they sell
Aluplast is a European system house focused on PVC‑U profiles for windows and doors. The range centers on multi‑chamber window and door profile platforms, lift‑and‑slide doors, and sliding systems. Given options by depth, glazing, thermal inserts, foils and colors, the commercial assortment runs to dozens of series and easily hundreds of SKUs.
Product families in a nutshell
Their current push revolves around the neo platform and long‑running IDEAL and energeto families, plus sliding and lift‑and‑slide doors. Profiles are offered in multiple finishes and accessory packages to hit local energy codes and fabrication preferences across markets. That breadth lets fabricators tailor performance without changing suppliers mid‑project.
What we could verify on EPDs
Aluplast communicates that its products carry Environmental Product Declarations verified by the German program operator IBU, and it maintains a sustainability page that points to EPD use across its window offerings (Aluplast sustainability). EPD validity for construction products typically runs five years under program‑operator rules, which is what most reviewers expect to see in prequalification packs (EPD International, 2025).
Coverage strength and likely gaps
Based on public materials, coverage appears focused on core PVC‑U window and door profile systems rather than every named series and accessory. We did not find public, model‑by‑model PDFs for all families on IBU’s open catalog during our December 18, 2025 spot‑check, which suggests room to broaden visible coverage for sliding variants, thresholds, and certain accessory lines (IBU, 2025). If a sales team leans on a hero SKU that is widely quoted but lacks a product‑specific EPD, bids that score under LEED v5 or corporate low‑carbon policies will often favor an alternative with a current, third‑party EPD.
Why this matters commercially
When an EPD is missing, whole‑building LCA tools apply conservative defaults. That can make a perfectly competitive window package look heavier on declared impacts than it really is, which nudges it out of shortlists. One timely EPD per revenue‑leading series keeps the brand in contention without price‑only arguments. The price of a single EPD is typically dwarfed by even one mid‑sized project won, yet teams rarely see the projects they quietly lose.
Who Aluplast meets in the spec arena
On like‑kind PVC‑U systems, common opponents include REHAU, VEKA, Deceuninck, GEALAN, and Salamander. In aluminum‑framed alternatives that can substitute in commercial specs, Schüco shows up frequently and publishes multiple IBU‑verified EPDs for profiles and system lines. REHAU’s SYNEGO window system also has an IBU‑verified EPD in market. In short, credible, current EPDs exist across both PVC‑U and aluminum competitors, so gaps are visible to reviewers.
A quick check on sector context
PVC‑U profile suppliers in Europe are highly organized under EPPA, which states its member network covers over 90 percent of European PVC window‑profile production. That scale matters because association pressure and buyer expectations tend to normalize EPD availability over time (EPPA, 2025).
If coverage is thin, start here
Prioritize one EPD for each top‑selling fabrication spec: a mainstream tilt‑turn window, a swing door, and the lift‑and‑slide. Map each to the same PCR that leading competitors use so reviewers can compare apples to apples. Aim to time validations so nothing expires during a live RFP cycle. Keep data collection painless for plant and product teams with a single reference year and clear utility boundaries, then replicate across series.
Bottom‑line read for specifiyers and sales
Aluplast’s core is PVC‑U window and door systems with broad series variety. Public EPD signals are present, yet the portfolio likely has room to make coverage more visibly complete across sliding and accessory lines. In markets where REHAU or Schüco arrive with fresh EPDs, that visibility can decide who gets shortlisted. Treat EPDs as spec‑insurance that preserves margin instead of a paperwork chore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Environmental Product Declarations for construction products have a standard validity period?
Most program operators set EPD validity to five years, after which renewal is required to remain market‑useful (EPD International, 2025).
Is there credible industry scale behind PVC‑U window profile EPDs in Europe?
Yes. EPPA reports its member network covers over 90% of European PVC window‑profile production, which pushes the market toward normalized disclosure and EPD availability (EPPA, 2025).
If a best‑seller lacks an EPD, what is the fastest way to de‑risk bids?
Publish one product‑specific EPD for each revenue‑leading window or door configuration and align the PCR with the competitors most often seen in your region. This keeps comparisons clean for reviewers.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
